CPSC2004-03-30
CPSC, Kingfisher Publications Announce Recall of Children’s Easter Books
Kingfisher Publications PLC, a UK-based subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin Company, of Boston, Mass.
Hazard
A sponge "touch-and-feel" item inside the book can detach, or small pieces can be torn away, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately, and return the books to Kingfisher Publications PLC, Customer Service, 181 Ballardvale St., Wilmington, MA 01887 for a refund and postage reimbursement.
Sold at
Retailers nationwide, from February 2004 through March 2004, for about $8.
Affected count
About 5,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of a child who began to choke. No reports of injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
My Easter Basket Book
Consumer contact
Call Kingfisher toll-free at (800) 289-4371 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, send an e-mail to trade_customer_service@hmco.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Kingfisher-Publications-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Easter-Books-Don't want to check this manually?
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